Jonathan Erstine
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/First Officer B717
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Atlanta, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive briefings for cabin crew members before each flight, outlining safety procedures, service expectations, and any relevant information about passengers or the destination airport.
- Collaborated closely with other pilots to share knowledge, experiences, and tips for improving operational efficiency during flights.
- Developed excellent situational awareness skills by continuously monitoring aircraft systems, weather conditions, traffic patterns, and crew member tasks throughout each flight phase.
- Maintained a strong safety culture amongst fellow crew members through open communication channels and regular safety meetings and briefings.
- Participated in regular simulator training sessions to maintain proficiency in handling various emergency situations that could arise during flights.
Proficiency Check Pilot/Simulator Instructor
Endeavor Airlines
Minneapolis, MN
10.2015 - 02.2022
- Completed extensive training programs to maintain currency in aircraft models, FAA regulations, safety procedures, and industry best practices.
- Actively participated in recurrent simulator training sessions to continually improve skills related to aircraft handling techniques, emergency procedures, instrument proficiency, and CRM principles.
- Conducted comprehensive post-flight debriefings with crew members to identify areas of improvement or commendation for future flights.
Captain/ First Officer CRJ200/700/900
Endeavor Airlines
Minneapolis, MN
05.2003 - 02.2022
- Assisted the captain in managing cockpit workload effectively by monitoring instruments, communicating with air traffic control, performing checklists accurately, and coordinating taxiing procedures on the ground.
- Maintained strict adherence to federal aviation regulations for both domestic and international flights through continuous training and selfassessment.
- Developed excellent situational awareness skills by continuously monitoring aircraft systems, weather conditions, traffic patterns, and crew member tasks throughout each flight phase.
- Maintained personal knowledge of FOM, AFM, government regulations and other air transportation policies and procedures to foster highest level of safety readiness and professional skill.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL05.2003
Skills
- Strong decision-making
- Effective Leadership
- Aviation Regulations Compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Crew Resource Management
- Critical decision-making skills
- Teamwork skills
Certification
- Gold Seal Certified Flight Intructor
- CFI,CFII,MEI
- Advanced/Instrument Ground Insructor
Timeline
Captain/First Officer B717
Delta Air Lines, Inc
12.2021 - Current
Proficiency Check Pilot/Simulator Instructor
Endeavor Airlines
10.2015 - 02.2022
Captain/ First Officer CRJ200/700/900
Endeavor Airlines
05.2003 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach